Policy & Health Systems Research Officer, APO

WHO; Manila; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

WHO in Manila is seeking a health policy researcher to support the Asia Pacific Observatory (APO) in bridging researchers and policymakers. You will produce high-quality evidence to inform health policy across the Asia-Pacific region and strengthen country-level capacity for health systems research.

You will help develop and disseminate APO products, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to capacity-building activities while supporting APO management and board preparations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field required.
• Master's degree desirable.
• Experience with health policy and systems research.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze public health topics to support program development.
• Draft public health guidelines and input policy analyses.
• Monitor work plans and budgets; support implementation.
• Produce health systems research reports and country studies.
• Develop APO products with regional colleagues.
• Support capacity-building activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist APO management and prep for board meetings.

Skills

Communication

Public health

Research

Policy analysis

Capacity-building

Webinars

EndNote

Teamwork

Analytics

MS Office

Google Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree (Public health/related)

Master's degree (Public health/Global health)

Tools

EndNote

Google Analytics

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO in Manila is seeking a health policy researcher to support the Asia Pacific Observatory (APO) in bridging researchers and policymakers. You will produce high-quality evidence to inform health policy across the Asia-Pacific region and strengthen country-level capacity for health systems research.

You will help develop and disseminate APO products, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to capacity-building activities while supporting APO management and board preparations.